Defining our Mission

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I Pledge My...

Head to Clearer Thinking

4-H is  a place where leaders are grown. From the stage in front of fans, to debates on the Senate floor, 4-H Youth are prepared to keep a clear head, to think through the situation or problem, and lead the solution.

Heart to Greater Loyalty

We teach our youth to be kind and compassionate. We teach our youth to learn to put others before themselves and to be loyal to each other. We teach them the values of a kind and compassionate leader.

Hands to Larger Service

4-H Youth work to serve their community. Some alumni have even served their communities as leaders in Congress and as President. Youth are taught to value community service as an opportunity to give back to the community that supports them. 

Health to a Better Living

4-H Youth are taught to be healthy. A healthy leader is a stronger leader. Youth are taught how to manage stress and how to lead a healthy lifestyle.

...for my Club, my Community, my Country, and my World.

4-H GROWS TRUE LEADERS

4-H Grows Leaders

4H empowers young people to be true leaders. True leaders are young people who have confidence; know how to work well with others; can endure through challenges; and will stick with a job until it gets done. In 4H, we believe true leaders are not born - they are grown. 4H programs hands-on approach gives young people guidance, tools, and encouragement, and then puts them in the driver's seat to make great things happen. Independent research proves the unparalleled impact of the 4H experience.

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